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A review by dtrain3000
Shutter by Ramona Emerson
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I loved the concept of this book and I enjoyed reading it for quite a while.
I thought the author did a good job weaving the paranormal and mystery elements as well as balancing flashbacks and present day...up to a point.
A little more than halfway through the book, I didn't understand the importance of the flashbacks anymore. It felt more like plot filler. Because of this, I think the present-day arc of the story suffered. The mystery portion/conspiracy feels forced and ends rather abruptly.
While the main character goes through development, the other characters in the book are one-dimensional and not fully fleshed out.
Nevertheless, it was a quick mystery read that was still fun to read. I would warn everyone that there are highly graphic descriptions of crime scenes for anyone who is triggered by that.
I thought the author did a good job weaving the paranormal and mystery elements as well as balancing flashbacks and present day...up to a point.
A little more than halfway through the book, I didn't understand the importance of the flashbacks anymore. It felt more like plot filler. Because of this, I think the present-day arc of the story suffered. The mystery portion/conspiracy feels forced and ends rather abruptly.
While the main character goes through development, the other characters in the book are one-dimensional and not fully fleshed out.
Nevertheless, it was a quick mystery read that was still fun to read. I would warn everyone that there are highly graphic descriptions of crime scenes for anyone who is triggered by that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Murder, and Death